2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GL350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350. That ranks 3rd out of 9 GL350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (6 complaints, 38%), typically at around 117,132 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | 38% | 117,132 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 19% | 55,607 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 13% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | 31,037 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 37,848 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 11,763 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 24,226 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 11,763 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 102,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This vehicle which is the x164 chassis has a rear fixed panoramic sunroof that is made out of polycarbonate. The polycarbonate sunroof glass is breaking down on the inside of the panel and is cracking. This poses a safety concern due to the fact that once it cracks and degrades to a certain point…
Takata recall
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 mercedes benz gl350. The contact stated they were involved in a front end collision while driving at approximately 55 mph. The vehicle air bags deployed as a result the contact sustained bruising to both arms, moderate to severe pain and a broken right foot that…
Takata recall airbag defective
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz gl350. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
Other Mercedes-Benz GL350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 GL350 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 GL350 | 4 | 4 |
| 2015 GL350 | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 GL350 | 6 | 3 |
| 2013 GL350 | 7 | 3 |
| 2012 GL350 | 22 | 3 |
| 2011 GL350 | 23 | 3 |
| 2010 | 16 | 2 |
| 2009 GL350 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, fuel system, diesel problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GL350 model years, the 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.